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The article evaluates the effects of Populus deltoides windbreak agroforestry systems (AFS) on wheat yields and soil nutrient availability. It finds significant reductions in wheat yield within 3 meters of the tree line due to resource competition, while highlighting increased soil nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels near tree lines. The study recommends cultivating shade-tolerant wheat varieties, such as HD-2967, for optimizing productivity in such systems.